Video Showing a Traditional Total Knee Replacement Surgery

So you are searching for a video showing a traditional total knee replacement surgery (also known as Total Knee Arthroplasty) ? You have found what you are looking for here. Below is a three part video education series narrated by Dr. Kirby Turnage of Pensacola, Florida and http://www.gcortho.com/.

These videos have everything you will need if you are considering  surgery. The first video talks about preoperative issues, the second video shows an actual surgery being performed, and the last video talks about postoperative issues that all patients who undergo this operation should be aware of.

Total Knee Replacement Part 1: Preoperative Considerations

Total Knee Replacement Part 2: The Surgical Procedure

Total Knee Replacement Part 3: Postoperative Issues Following TKR

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19 Responses to “Video Showing a Traditional Total Knee Replacement Surgery”

  1. Michael Evan on September 22nd, 2010 8:44 am

    As a life long surgical student this is really great resource to learn from. Thanks for providing not just information but videos as well!

  2. Brenda on February 21st, 2011 9:20 pm

    I wish that I had seen these video’s before I had my totoal knee Surgery. I had my surgery in July. My knee is so heavy and tight. I feel like I am going nuts. First the doctor says 6 months now its 6 months to a year. I seem to be gettting worse instead of better. It feels like a vice grip around my knee and leg. Could somebody out there give me some advice to where I can get this checked out. I am desperate.

  3. neil matthews on March 30th, 2011 8:41 pm

    I too had this op. but mine was on January 7th 2011 I too am this type of prob. I cant straighten my leg and on long distances I still need to use crutches and cant drive.They have given m physio and hydro pool use to no effect.The only possibilty I now have is manipulation, which Im not looking forward to and dont know whether to have it done or not.I feel very low and miserable,its also is having a knock on effect of my partner.

  4. Seth on July 15th, 2011 11:34 pm

    The only reason I searched this is because I volunteer at a hospital and this is one of the surgeries I’ve seen, but I missed some parts because the mask was making me gag (because I couldn’t get fresh air)

  5. Diana on October 13th, 2011 12:47 am

    I have a total knee replacement on both legs–right July, 2009 and left June, 2011. In between these surgeries I had four back surgeries–the last one being done in February,2011 in which I had a total discectomy with a cage put in and a fusion. The first knee replacement recovery period was slow partially because I didn’t have a good home therapist and didn’t know what was okay to do until I went to outpatient physical therapy. When my Dr. told me I could push it as far as I could stand–it was only a matter of days before I was up and outside. Now with my second knee, I was walking with only a cane the first day I was home around the house. I had an excellent home therapist and I was released and on my own two weeks later. Don’t get me wrong–if I don’t keep my knees in motion, they get very stiff and heavy and painful, but as long as I take care of them they allow me to live a realitively active style. You’ll only get out of them what you put in–they won’t bend,straighten, etc. on their own. They will never forevermore be pain-free, but they have been the right choice for this 46 and now 49 year old.

  6. Major Gen (Retd) W.S.Chona on December 31st, 2011 6:36 am

    I am slated for left total knee replacement on 26 March 2012. I have seen the informative video. A relative of mine under went both knees TKA on 16 Aug 2011 and was bed ridden for 3 months with pain and discomfort. I know of another retired Army Officer who underwent TKA and was on the Golf course ater 8 weeks.
    With my pain, I walk about 5 KMS in 40 minutes and play 9 holes of golf 4 times a week.
    My knee pains when I sit and get up.
    With the above, please write if I need to undergo the TKA. I am 74 years old.
    Will appreciate your response.
    Thanks and bye.

  7. Richard A Schultz on January 5th, 2012 3:12 am

    At 46 I had total hip replacements both L and right. I will be 53 on Feb 28, 2012. I have, after knee scopes, stage 4 cartlige degeneration in both left and right knees.. The PA gave me Cortazone shots in both knees and need to know if I can avoide surgery? Thanks in advance.
    Rick

  8. Chris on February 22nd, 2012 2:57 pm

    I had both knees replaced, which left me with one paralyzed leg from the knee to the toes, termed as sciatica nerve damage – any comments as to how this could have happened would be appreciated & welcome.

  9. dave morgan on March 7th, 2012 10:05 pm

    I had my right knee replaced Monday a week ago, February 27, 2011, by Dr Jeana Lee in Evansville, of the great Hoosier State…I have some pain now, mostly after sleeping a while too long between ice packs…The pain is mostly telling me to put on some ice!..20 minutes on, then off at least 20 minutes…Thats all I got to do right now, and am taking care of home therapy by myself…Its not a big thing here as I have been thru two rotor cuff surgerys and with their lengthy home and office therapy…My advice, be sure you have a good surgeon, this is not something to leave to a squirrel Dr getting experience with what amounts to the rest of your life…We have to have decent knees to be of any service to our family and neighbors…At 65 years of age pain is no stranger here, but I can tell the knee part of the operation is not where what pain I have is coming from, its coming from the lower part of the leg that has to be pulled apart to work with…I feel better with each passing day and expect full recovery.

    I mentioned above about picking your surgeon from people-Drs recomendations, fortunately for me I have two within sight of my home and pay attention to what they have learned and willing to share with me…Now, taking that all in, we had a patient in recovery therapy who discovered the Dr? put his parts in backwards…I realize there is more than one person involved in the process, and one of my Dr neighbors told me the person who sells-peddles the parts is right at the Dr’s side, it is hard to understand how the operation could be totally botched to having the parts in backwards…So if you have any idea of the surgery not being performed as it should, get other Dr’s opinions STAT…There is a lot of things that have to go together properly for all to work as it should 2 days after surgery.
    rockndirt@sit-co.net is open to email if any more questions.

  10. Brenda on March 8th, 2012 2:58 am

    I was told that the doctor that did mine was the best. That is not my opinion. I am in my 20th month and it seems to be getting worse instead of better. Can’t sleep and getting where I can’t walk good. I went for a second opinion but the dr. was in the same net work of the dr that did it. I am hunting a 3rd opinion. I can bend my knee but its what is going on inside of the knee and leg that is killing me and driving me crazy. I need help so bad.

  11. pete wakelam on April 12th, 2012 2:05 pm

    having my tkr done on june 10 in chichester uk was worried about the op but now feel all at rest having seen the procedure ,many thanks for the professional service i have just wittnessed.

  12. Mary on April 22nd, 2012 2:31 pm

    My Mom is going to have total knee replacement Tuesday of this month. She said something about rods. How, do these rods go on the outside of her leg or are they going to be placed inside of the leg? What do these rods do?
    I just loved your video it helped me in what my mom will go through. I ask many question to my mom and she said that the Doctors knows what they are doing. I decided to check out the total knee replacement myself and let her know what will go on.
    Thanks again.

    Mary :O)

  13. Total Hip Replacement Surgery on July 13th, 2012 6:09 am

    I like your videos about treatments . These videos looking so effective for patients.

  14. raunee on August 23rd, 2012 9:53 pm

    I had a TKR Feb. 2012. It is a good thing I did not watch this video before my surgery…. I watched a short animated video…I’m now a little over 6 months since surgery. For the most part I feel I’m doing good. I do wake up very stiff in the mornings. I continue to have a little popping and swelling. The tight band feeling is finally gone.

    Just wondering if my knee will every be “totally pain free”. Does anyone know someone who has had the surgery and is now 100% without pain??? First the Dr. says give it 6 weeks, then give it 12 weeks, then 6 months, and finally they say give it a year….My pain is 95% better than before the surgery.

  15. Marion on October 4th, 2012 2:45 am

    At the age of 17yrs old, I had a tibia-fibula fracture and had screws inserted. Was left with only 80 degrees of bending and -10 extension. This past March’ 2012, I had a distill femur fracture with rod inserted. Was left now with only 65 degrees of bending. I totally need a TKR. Will I be left with 65 degrees or will I lose more? I am now 55yrs old. I really don’t know what to do!!!

  16. Becky Sef on October 30th, 2012 12:56 am

    I had a total knee in April 2012 and now its almosg November, cant bend my knee half way, feels to big and tight and i am in extreme pain, have rsd disease from the surgery and i am only 52 and my life is ruined forever. Becky

  17. ROBELI LIBERO on November 18th, 2012 4:08 pm

    VERY INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEO. I STRONG RECOMMEND IT TO CANDIDATES FOR TOTAL KNEES REPLACEMENT.

  18. Renee D on February 2nd, 2013 4:01 am

    Thank you for providing this very informative series! Very well done. I am GLAD I will be asleep. :)

  19. Sunset C. on February 9th, 2013 2:56 pm

    After 2 ACL surgeries and 2 “scopes”, I opted to have total knee replacement on Jan 7, 2013 along with some patella tendon repairs. My doctor (Dr. Mathew Kauffman) had me up and walking the same day of surgery and also started rehab during my hospital stay. I was also put into a CPM (knee motion machine) for 3 – two hour sessions per day both in the hospital and for 21 days after leaving the hospital. Due to the patella tendon repair, I also had to wear a leg brace for this past 5 weeks to give the tendon time to heal. I started physical therapy 4 days after release from the hospital and did my exercises faithfully everyday. Yes, it was hard and painful but it is now paying off. I am without pain while at rest and walking slowly. I am now at 3 degree extension and 100 degree flexiation. I am continuing my exercises and should get all of my knee functions back. I am glad that I had it done.

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